F-4 Phantom II vs MiG-19 Farmer

Overview

The F-4 Phantom II and the MiG-19 Farmer are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

Top speed is 2,370 km/h for the F-4 Phantom II vs 1,455 km/h for the MiG-19 Farmer. The F-4 Phantom II has an operational range of 680 km vs 1,390 km for the MiG-19 Farmer. The F-4 Phantom II operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 17,500 m for the MiG-19 Farmer. At 28,030 kg MTOW, the F-4 Phantom II is 3.2x the MiG-19 Farmer's 8,832 kg.

The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in 5,195 units vs 2,172 for the MiG-19 Farmer. Unit cost is $3M for the F-4 Phantom II vs $2M for the MiG-19 Farmer. The MiG-19 Farmer first flew 5 years before the F-4 Phantom II (1953 vs 1958).

F-4 Phantom II

American fighter-bomber, renowned for its widespread use in the Vietnam War and numerous other international military conflicts.
McDonnell F-4 Phantom II Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell
First flight 27 May 1958
Year introduced 1962
Number produced 5195 units
Average unit price $3 million
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MiG-19 Farmer

Soviet fighter jet, operational during the Cold War, notably used in various conflicts like the Vietnam and Indo-Pakistan Wars.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-19 Farmer Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 18 September 1953
Year introduced 1955
Number produced 2172 units
Average unit price $2 million
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F-4 Phantom II

Wing area 49.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.7 m ◉
Height 5.0 m ◉
Length 19.0 m ◉
Maximum speed 2370 km/h ◉
Operational range 680 km ◉
Service ceiling 18,288 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg ◉
Empty weight 13,757 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 8,093 kgf ◉

MiG-19 Farmer

Wing area 25.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.2 m ◉
Height 3.9 m ◉
Length 12.5 m ◉
Maximum speed 1455 km/h ◉
Operational range 1,390 km ◉
Service ceiling 17,500 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 8,832 kg ◉
Empty weight 5,447 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 2,600 kgf ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-19 Farmer?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the MiG-19 Farmer's 1,455 km/h, a difference of 915 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer has a longer range at 1,390 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-19 Farmer?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the MiG-19 Farmer's 17,500 meters (57,414 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-19 Farmer?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the MiG-19 Farmer's 8,832 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-19 Farmer?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the MiG-19 Farmer's 12.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-19 Farmer?
The F-4 Phantom II is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-19 Farmer at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer entered service first in 1955, 7 years before the F-4 Phantom II which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-19 Farmer?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 2,172 units of the MiG-19 Farmer.

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